
IFD5XX Installation Manual
600-00299-000
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8. Flight Checks
The IFD5XX must be flight tested to verify the installation is operating properly. The
following items should be tested in flight to verify the IFD5XX function.
8.1 GPS Flight Test
Verify the following in flight:
Verify the GPS reception during all phases of flight. (e.g., bank angles of up to 30
degrees and pitch angles associated with take-off, departures, landing and missed
approaches)
Verify the following GPS/FMS operation:
Hold at a designated waypoint
Intercept and track to or from a waypoint on a selected course
Waypoint sequencing
Verify the overall operation of procedures or paths
Selection of an approach
Evaluate the display of navigation parameters on the flight instruments (PFD, HSI,
CDI) is correct
Verify annunciation is correct and in the Pilot's field of view
8.2 VHF COM Flight Check
Verify inflight the IFD5XX VHF communication transceiver in the high, mid, and low
frequency ranges. Test the VHF at least 50 nautical miles and at an appropriate altitude.
8.3 VOR Flight Checks
Verify inflight the IFD5XX VHF navigation receiver by tuning a local VOR station within 50
nautical miles. Verify the audio tone is heard and course deviation information and flag
information is correct.
8.4 ILS Flight Test
Verify inflight the IFD5XX VHF navigation receiver by tuning an airport with an ILS. Verify
the NAV ID audio tone is heard and the course deviation and flag information is correct.
8.5 Autopilot
Verify the IFD5XX interface to the autopilot is correct. Reference the Autopilot Manual
installation/maintenance manual for test procedures. Verify the following functions:
Evaluate the steering response while in Flight Director (FD) and when the
autopilot is coupled
Execute several fly-by-turns with varying wind conditions for the FD and
autopilot
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